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This week brought an important reminder for everyone working in inspection, assessment, and voluntary certification: standards do not stand still. New 2026 editions of major international requirements for inspection bodies and for certification of persons were released at the end of March and the start of April, and sector guidance published on April 8 highlighted their practical importance. The updates focus on competence, impartiality, consistent operation, risk-based think

This week brought another strong reminder that quality management in the medical devices sector is not a side issue. It is the foundation of trust, consistency, and patient safety. Recent public regulatory developments in both Europe and the United States show that medical device quality systems are moving even closer to internationally aligned expectations, especially around ISO 13485:2016. A new publication of harmonised standards was issued in Europe on 7 April 2026, while

This week, the conversation around quality systems became even more relevant for organizations of all sizes. New developments in international management system updates and stronger attention to data integrity are sending a clear message: quality is no longer just a technical function. It is now closely connected to leadership, resilience, trust, and long-term organizational success. From an inspection and assurance perspective, this is an important moment. Many organizations

In today’s complex global food chain, the assurance of food safety has become an essential element of public confidence. Each step—from raw material production to packaging, transport, and retail—carries potential risks that must be carefully managed. The ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management Systems) standard provides a comprehensive framework to ensure that all food-related processes meet international expectations of safety, hygiene, and consistency. At PINO Switzerland , our